Red-crowned cranes are attracting visitors to the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido. Photographers in Tsurui Village ...

The northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaido is known for its beautiful winter sights. In Kitami City, temperatures may drop to around -15 degrees Celsius in the morning and evening, but its clear ...

Electricity demand in Japan’s Hokkaido area is expected to grow the fastest in the country, as the region prepares to roll ...

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous ...

It was once a thriving coal mining town with a population of over 100,000 people. But today, Yubari, located in Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, is a ghost of its former self — with fewer than ...

Fishermen and researchers in Japan have joined hands to collect and analyze data of the changing marine environment around the countr ...

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), heavy snowfall fell in many places in central and northern Hokkaido on Tuesday due to a winter pressure pattern. The JMA said that more than 20 ...

For guests who do not have their winter gear, both Club Med Kiroro Peak and Club Med Kiroro Grand offer convenient options. Each resort features a boutique that provides a selection of ski attire, ...

Exclusive: Australians’ obsession with skiing has paved the way for travellers to get a new, faster route to fly and get on Japan’s renowned white powder faster.

SAPPORO - The government of Hokkaido, Japan's northern island renowned for its popularity among tourists, will introduce a lodging tax of up to 500 yen (US$3) per night from April 2026 ...